Special Report from the CDC: Driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs among drivers aged ≥16 years — National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2016–2019

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作者：
Schumacher, Amy C. [1 ]
De Crescenzo, Lauren A. [1 ,2 ]
Yellman, Merissa A. [1 ]
Sauber-Schatz, Erin K. [1 ]
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[1] Division of Injury Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, MS S106-9, Atlanta, 30341, GA
[2] Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, TN
来源：
Journal of Safety Research | 2024年 / 91卷
关键词：
Adolescents; Adults; Alcohol-impaired driving; Drug-impaired driving; Marijuana;
D O I：
10.1016/j.jsr.2024.09.017
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Introduction: This study describes the prevalence of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUIA), marijuana (DUIM), or other illicit drugs (DUID) in the United States over time. Method: This study analyzed data from 2016–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health public-use files. The study sample was limited to drivers aged ≥16 years. Prevalence in 2019 and 2016–2019 trends were assessed overall, by sociodemographic characteristics, and by seatbelt use. Results: The 2019 overall prevalence of DUIA, DUIM, and DUID during the past year was 8.3%, 5.3%, and 0.9%, respectively. DUIA, DUIM, and DUID prevalence was highest for drivers who were male (10.6%, 7.0%, and 1.2%, respectively), not heterosexual (12.3%, 14.7%, and 3.5%, respectively), and did not always wear a seatbelt (12.1%, 11.5%, and 3.1%, respectively). DUIA and DUIM were highest among drivers aged 21–25 years; DUID was highest among drivers aged 21–25 or 26–34 years. From 2016 to 2019, overall DUIA decreased slightly, DUIM increased (4.5% to 5.3%), and DUID did not change; trends differed across sociodemographic groups. Conclusions: DUI is a pervasive public health issue. There are ≥10,000 DUIA crash deaths in the United States annually; proven interventions exist to prevent these deaths. Decision makers can save lives and make our roadways safer by implementing proven strategies to reduce DUIA, including lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for driving. Improved data and more research are needed to understand DUIM and DUID burden and determine effective prevention strategies, especially in the context of increasing DUIM. Practical Applications: There were groups for which changes in behavior patterns were found, which could guide prevention efforts. For drivers who did not always wear a seatbelt, DUIA decreased while DUIM increased. A similar pattern was noted for drivers aged 26–34 years; additionally, DUID increased in this group. © 2024
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